At the age of 12, lost his oldest brother Sean Michael Coughlin in a
car accident on December 18th, 1992.
His brother Daniel P. Coughlin is a working screenwriter in Los Angeles
with two major credits (Lake Dead, Farmhouse) to his name.
He and his father John Coughlin were both crowned Junior Prom Kings in
their hometown of Watertown, WI. Coincidentally, and without previous
knowledge, they took their dates to the same dinner theatre prior to
going to the dance.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
with a Business Degree in Finance, a Specialization in Economics, while
studying and participating in student film as much as possible.